ATPI Names Jeet Sawhney as MD to Boost India Corporate Travel Presence

ATPI, a global leader in travel and events management solutions, has announced the appointment of Jeet Sawhney as the Managing Director of ATPI India, underscoring its strategic focus on expanding in one of the world’s fastest-growing corporate travel markets. The move reinforces ATPI’s vision to deliver innovative, technology-driven, and sustainable travel management solutions tailored for the Indian market.

A Strategic Leadership Move for Growth in India

ATPI is globally recognised for its leadership in corporate and specialist travel management, with deep expertise spanning the marine, energy, sports, and events sectors. Jeet Sawhney’s appointment marks a significant milestone as the company builds on strong momentum following its recent acquisition by Direct Travel, Inc. – a move that created a USD 6 billion travel management powerhouse.

This partnership enhances ATPI’s global scale, operational excellence, and ability to serve multinational clients with cutting-edge, sustainable travel solutions.

Jeet Sawhney: A Seasoned Leader with Three Decades of Experience

With nearly 30 years in the travel industry, Jeet Sawhney brings extensive experience and leadership acumen to his new role. His career includes senior positions at KLM/Air France, VFS Global (as COO – Value Added Services), and Sabre (as Regional Director – South Asia). Most recently, he served as the CEO of TripJack, where he played a pivotal role in driving growth and digital transformation.

His vast knowledge of travel operations, technology integration, and customer experience makes him ideally suited to lead ATPI India into its next chapter of innovation and expansion.

Vision for ATPI India: Innovation, Technology, and Client-Centric Growth

In his new role, Jeet Sawhney will oversee ATPI India’s overall strategy, operations, and business performance, with a focus on:

• Reinforcing ATPI’s market leadership in India’s corporate and MICE sectors
• Delivering next-generation, technology-enabled travel solutions
• Expanding ATPI’s footprint across key business travel hubs in India

Commenting on his appointment, Jeet Sawhney said: “I am honoured to join ATPI at such an exciting juncture. The travel landscape is evolving rapidly, and ATPI’s unique combination of global reach and local expertise provides a strong foundation to deliver value-driven and future-ready solutions for clients. Strengthened by ATPI’s recent acquisition by Direct Travel, we are now better positioned to offer innovative, technology-enabled, and sustainable travel solutions tailored to the Indian market. My vision is to establish ATPI India as the partner of choice for corporates by leveraging technology, enhancing client experience, and creating measurable value for organisations while expanding our footprint across India’s dynamic, high-growth market.”

Strengthening ATPI’s Regional Leadership in Asia

Ali Hussain, Regional Managing Director – Asia, ATPI, expressed confidence in Jeet’s leadership, stating: “We are delighted to welcome Jeet to the ATPI family. His strong leadership background and proven ability to transform travel businesses make him the ideal choice to lead our India operations. India remains a strategic growth market for ATPI, and with Jeet’s leadership, we are confident of delivering even greater value to our clients.”

With this appointment, ATPI reaffirms its commitment to India’s growing travel ecosystem, focusing on sustainability, technology, and personalised travel management experiences that align with global best practices.